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Love Knots
What is a love knot? It is a stylized or decorative knot used as a symbol of love. They can be tied of cord, rope or ribbon. Sailors once carried them as signs of love, to remind them of those left at home. Sometimes when funds or precious metals were not available a love knot was tied in a small cord as a substitute to exchange during marriage vows.
Generally the knot is tied to symbolized never-ending love. A "true lover's knot", not being true in the literal sense, is two overhand knots intertwined once and pulled against one another. A "Solomon's knot" or "lover's knot" is also a stitch in crochet. Celtic knots are not all love knots. Celtic knots all have different meanings, but some can be used as a "love knot". A simple version has two unbroken loops, twined and inseparable.
The Algerian love knot gained popularity when Vesper wore one on a necklace in the movie Casino Royale. This was one strand looped three times. Victorians were famous for their symbolism. Victorian love knots tended to be worn as brooches, often with different types of stones woven within. The type of stone also represented strength, love, or endearment. The Victorians also drew love knot valentines, with the message of love written within the knot, so the recipient hand to turn the paper to read it.
Perhaps a symbol of love can be woven into your next story or poem; a delightful little gem to be discovered by your readers.
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Excerpt: If I could write a song for you / Would it make you stay
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Excerpt: Men like sports. Men love sports. But in my case I like sports; he doesn’t. I am a contented mom and a prominent trophy wife. I enjoyed leisurely moments with my sports-loving, sports-feasting, and sports-dreaming girlfriends after my husband and I married.
Excerpt: I saw a couple in the park / So I stood unseen in the dark / Listening was my expectation / Of hearing their conversation
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Excerpt: Elizabeth and Tony had been quarreling. That wasn't unusual for them Tony couldn't seem to understand that she had obligations and things she had to do. Her life was not her own to do with as she pleased. Why couldn't he get that through his head? She said, "If you can't understand it, Tony, then take my word for it. I can't disappoint Papa."
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Excerpt: I want to wear your claddagh ring, / for your Irish to slide onto my Scottish finger.
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Excerpt: Meriel stared at her redheaded daughter who was screaming while dancing around her brother. Soon the ritual would begin. Devlin would deck his sister for making him part of her faerie court and Keara would scream bloody murder.
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Excerpt: My heart hardened and my stomach felt like a barrel full of ale sloshing to and fro. I had only hours earlier left my love Ella after a night full of curses and rage. She had reminded me of all my faults, and I of hers. I could not control my emotions. When I had seen my reflection in the mirror my normally calm, pale face turned crimson, and my curly brown hair straightened due to the unexpected stress.
Excerpt: Love pervades all, including the heart of the poet.
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Excerpt: The kingdom of Capernum had a solemn king and queen / Who tried to hide their feelings from their daughter Princess Jean. / They bought her toys and ponies and a jolly nanny too. / What happy times Miss Jeanie had with Nanny Mary Lou!
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